indie zone

Indie Zone

Unleash your game and gain publicity at Digital Dragons Conference 2025!

Thank you!

Thanks for your applications. See you in Krakow! 

 

 

Indie Dragons Awards - Jury

Miłosz Białas

AMD

Joanna Buganik

Try Evidence, GOG

Marcin M. Drews

journalist, indie game developer, AVIOS IPTV manager

Artur Maksara

Intel Corporation

Marta Fijak

Techland

Daniel Sadowski

Rebel Wolves

Rafał Szrajber

Politechnika Łódzka, Strzemiński Academy Of Art Łódź, ZTGK

Jakub Wójcik

better.gaming agency, Indie Games Poland Foundation

Karol Zajączkowski

Blank. Game Studios

Dima Yashanov

TinyBuild

Digital Dragons Arena - Jury

Marcin M. Drews

journalist, indie game developer, AVIOS IPTV manager

Rafał Szrajber

Politechnika Łódzka, Strzemiński Academy Of Art Łódź, ZTGK

Tomasz Kościelniak

Smok Ventures

Exposition at Digital Dragons Conference 2025

Display your game at one of the most significant B2B gamedev events in this part of Europe

Fully Equipped Booth

Enjoy a branded, fully equipped booth and receive two tickets (one Regular Pass & one Business Pass) to DD Conference 2025, all included in the price

Indie Dragons Awards

Stand a chance to win the prestigious Indie Dragons Awards

Community Vote Prize

Engage with the community and vie for the Community Vote prize

Digital Dragons Arena

Pitch your project at Digital Dragons Arena and attract potential investors and partners

Price

For 750 € you will get:

  • 1 Regular Pass
  • 1 Business Pass
  • a regular branded, fully equipped booth with a desk/table and one chair
  • a computer with monitor and peripherals (keyboard, mouse)
  • access to electricity and the Internet
  • additional preparations and modifications to the booth are possible after consultation with the Digital Dragons team
  • 30% discount on additional regular tickets
Rules and terms (pdf)

Indie Dragons Awards - details

Epic final event

Competition final will take place during Digital Dragons Awards, the famous companion event to Digital Dragons Conference

Jury Assessment

Over the two days of the conference, independent games that qualify for the final will be evaluated by a jury of gamedev representatives

Award Categories

Jury will select  1st, 2nd, and 3rd places in the Best Indie Game

Prizes

Each winning studio will receive a statuette with distinction and additional prizes as determined by Indie Zone sponsors

Additional Recognition

Selected games may also receive additional recognition, including the Community Vote, The Best Pitch.

Indie Dragons Awards & Digital Dragons Arena

Compete in Indie Dragons Awards for a chance to earn the title of Best Indie Game.

 

Capture the attention of the global gamedev community at the prestigious Digital Dragons Awards Gala during Digital Dragons Conference 2025, where, in addition to honoring the best Polish games of the past year, independent titles will also be celebrated.

 

Don’t miss your chance to shine and make your mark on the industry!

 

Participation in the contest is possible after buying a place in Indie Zone and agreeing to participate in the contest during registration.

 

Applications are accepted on the following dates: 21.10.2024 – 10.04.2025.

 

The competition period is divided into stages:

1) Online qualifications

2) Digital Dragons Arena

3) Final on-site in Krakow

 

Indie Dragons Awards - rules

Take part in Digital Dragons Arena at Digital Dragons Conference 2025.

 

This is your chance to present your project to investors, publishers and other key industry players!

 

Digital Dragons Arena is contested by the most promising studios selected by the Digital Dragons team who have agreed to participate in Indie Dragons Awards.

 

  • Exclusive Selection: from all the games that meet the competition requirements, the Digital Dragons team will select up to 20 of the most promising projects to present at DD Arena
  • Pitch to the Best: each participant will have three minutes to pitch their game and two minutes for a Q&A session, providing a unique opportunity to impress the jury and the audience
  • Special Recognition: teams pitching at Digital Dragons Arena stand a chance to win a special award for The Best Pitch
  • Network and Engage: presenting at DD Arena offers unparalleled exposure and the chance to connect with investors, publishers, and other conference guests

Have a question? Contact us!

Klaudia Stawska-Magdziak

Indie Zone Coordinator
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  • +48 690 082 094